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PL51 LVH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,797 mi
Last recorded36,797 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear lateral support bar corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear lateral support bar corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 29,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,007 miles

offside rear tyre excessive cracking all round tread pattern and sidewall close to cords

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,378 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall marked/starting to wear low on edge

offside rear tyre deterorating/cracking all round tread pattern

slight oil leak nearside inner driveshaft boot

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,343 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on tread and sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2008 21,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on tread and sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 13,173 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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PL51 LVH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL51 LVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL51 LVH registered?

PL51 LVH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PL51 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 LVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL51 LVH have outstanding finance?

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